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We seem to be in another one of those cycles where WizKids announces a new game every other day or so. This time around, its Merlins Beast Hunt. Its a dice-allocation game where players are trying to corral magical beasts by planting fast-growing magical hedges all around them. The player with the most spectacular menagerie at the end is the winner.
From the announcement:
In this dice allocation game of mythical beasts, players are wizards competing in a grand tournament to become the Champion...

I remember when this was just known as the Jedi Starfighter. But, in reality (or... fictionality), its called the Delta-7 Aethersprite. And youll soon be able to add it to your X-Wing squadrons. In this preview, we get a look at just how it works, along with some of the different Jedi pilots for it.
From the post:
It is a desperate time for the Galactic Republic. Assailed on all sides by the nefarious Separatist Alliance, the Senate has dispatched the Jedi Knights to the far reaches of ...

Warlord Games is selling off the last of their Test of Honour miniatures kits. Dont worry, fans of the game. Its not coming to an end. Its just moving. Grey For Now will soon be taking it over. So Warlords just clearing their inventory before the swap.
From the post:
With Test of Honour 2 on the horizon and Grey For Now taking over the reins of the production of future products for Test of Honour, everything within this Test of Honour collection must go by the end of the month! Once the stock ...

Wyrd Games is continuing their ramp-up to Malifaux 3rd Edition. This week, we get a look at the various books that will be coming out for the game. Yes, books, as in plural. Intead of just a single tome, theres going to be a whole mess of them for your reading pleasure. Lets take a look.
From the post:
The beta for Malifaux Third Edition is coming to a close (finally!). As we’re wrapping up stats and abilities on some of your favorite models, we figured it would be a great time to show y...

The sci-fi miniaturs game, Breachstorm, is looking to get a new faction. Theyre called the Volucrid Host, and theyre nasty. I mean, theyre giant bugs. Thats kinda gross. Who wants bugs all over everywhere This new faction will hopefully be funded when they hit Kickstarter at the end of next month.
From the announcement:
Breachstorm: Reloaded is a new Kickstarter campaign that will introduce Breachstorms second wave of miniatures. The campaign will focus on an entirely new faction; ...

Coming up with a world as a GM is really tough. Theres about a million things to try and figure out, and it can all get very complex very fast. Its much easier to leave that to someone else and then bask in their creativity as you take your adventurers around. Welcome to Tikor is a new setting book for the Swordsfall RPG. You can check it out on Kickstarter now.
From the campaign:
Swordsfall isnt just a story, its a world. Its a dive into pre-colonial Africa for all the rich lore youve never h...

Diamant Wooden Puzzle - ED1 by ChessHouse.com

Item description: This ChessBoard Games product is by ChessHouse.com - A beautiful multifaceted puzzle with a amazing array of creative possibilities. The original by Peer Clahsen in a true "diamond" among play objects. An octagon, which can be disassembled into fifteen pieces and whose separate pieces fit perfectly together, continually forming new variations and fascinating constructions. A game, which appeals to every age group and is as varied as the cut facets of the precious stone itself. The walnut version is particularly beautiful. This synergy of creative genius, beautiful wood and handcrafted precision in unique.... Learn More

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